Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer – Energy & Infra

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension (4% match; 6% after)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Income protection (after 26 weeks)

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Mental Health First Aiders

24/7 employee care helpline

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Technology benefit scheme

Employee dental scheme

Travel loan

CSR and volunteering opportunities

Affinity networks and inclusive,people

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (Associate) in London. You will join the Construction & Development team and handle a broad mix of UK and international matters across energy, renewables, data centres and major infrastructure.

Role offers involvement in energy transition projects and high-value real estate development work. Hybrid working is available, with a focus on client-facing and mentoring responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure, data centres or commercial development.
• Strong drafting and negotiation across JCT, NEC and bespoke agreements (FIDIC and/or international docs).
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and document management abilities.
• Commercial, collaborative approach with interest in client business.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting workstreams on major UK and international projects in energy, infrastructure, data centres and commercial development.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and engineering documentation (JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contracts).
• Advising on procurement strategy, risk allocation, commercial issues and project delivery considerations.
• Working on professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees, security documents and long-term operational agreements.
• Taking ownership of matters early, coordinating documentation, advising on key issues and building client relationships.
• Supporting business development, contributing to pitches and client relationship management.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to know-how, precedents and training.

Skills

PQE 4-6 years

Energy & renewables focus

Stakeholder management

Drafting & negotiation

Tools

JCT/NEC/FIDIC contracts

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (Associate) in London. You will join the Construction & Development team and handle a broad mix of UK and international matters across energy, renewables, data centres and major infrastructure.

Role offers involvement in energy transition projects and high-value real estate development work. Hybrid working is available, with a focus on client-facing and mentoring responsibilities.